Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-28

ium prosperity not only In material wealth.
nut IN respect TO intellectual and moral
The addition chapters of the Lincoln his
tory are iull OF interest. The Century Com
pany, Union Square New York.
The frontispece of Scribuer's Magazine for
March Is strong and dignihed portrait of
nj. THEIRS, engraved from the painting by
Healy, which has not before been repro iuced.
Tine first article. '"rhe Stability of The Earth"
py PrIi. \. ). Shaler. is full and compre-
hensivc discussion of the whole subject of
earthquakes and kindred phenomena Prof,
smaller writes In a clear ami interesting man-
ner oil tnelr causes, distribution and effects,
and pays rticular attention TO the probabil-
ity OF severe shocks occurring in tins country.
anu 10 the best methods OF preparing Tor and
OF avoiding their dangers. The Illustrations
when are very numerous, are manly taken
from photographs which have been collected
DN frof. Shaler, and cover a very wide area.
IhcY include several interesting views OF the
enects OF the recent Charleston earthquakes.
Aunt Fountains Prisoner is a short story
by Joel Chandler Harris. which displays all
me old-time skill and ceverness of "Unce
kemus," although IL is in a some what differ
eht VEIN from his previous work The third
lnstallment OF eX-Minister Washburne's
"Reminiscences of the SIege and Commune of
Paris describes the establishment of the Com
inuhe, ana many or the exc ting aud terrible
incidents that occurred during its reign.
The value OF the article is greatly increased
by the descriptions of prominent leader of
both rites, and by the excellent illustra-
;tlont, some OF which are by artists who were
IN Paris az the tune. Charles Scribners Sons,
New York.
The March number of Harper's Magazine
opens with r quaint frontispiece by e. A.
Abbey, ca led "rhe Day of Rest" represent
Ing church scene of the last century. In
one corner high backed pew: mother and
her small hoy are enioylnge the sermon in a
peaceful nap. The leading article is a con-
tiHuatlon OF the series OF papeRs on the great
study Of THE New York Police Depart
ment." by DR.. Richard Whestley, explaining
10 0etail Cne system and operation of "the
finest police force in the world" The paper
on "Dueling in Paris" by Theodore Child.
IS highly entertaining, and contains a dozen
pictures by French artist, Henri
i D9G3pray; The RyaIries Of Mr.. Tooy
of aut--bellum days, by r. NJ. Johnston. cant
tally illustrated by A. Is. Frost. ALERT F.
near cohtfl0ntes timely article on Rus
STA OF To-day" which is specially interesting
IN connection with the Russian novel Mar
ka," by Kathleen O'Meara, of which the third
part Is given IN this number. The second
part of MIR Howell's novel, "April Hopes"
continues to delinnate in mastery style the
Characteristlcs OF modern Boston society, In
"A louisiana Sugar Plantation o. the Old
reg me" Mr.. Charles Gayarre recOunts his
interesting "reminiscences of plantation life
during the early years of this century. Har-
per u Bros, New York.
American Art Illustrative for February
contains number of II ustrations and many
suggestions that are exceedingly interesting
and valuable to those who take an interest in
art matters, American Art Company, Ito
fremont street. Boston.
| The March Eclectic gives the place of honor
to an extraordinary article called THE Land
OF Darkness" presumably by Mrs. Oliphant.
| though anonymous. 1t Is most powerful
| descriptive study OF the place of punishment
| in the after-life. 1t is worthy Of the genius
| of the author of 20 d Lady Mary" Mr..
| Gladstone reviews the progress made by
| England in the last generation in an article
| suggested by Lord Tennyson's last great
poem, In an optimistic strain. Andrew Lang
crticises NJ. Renan in a study OF his later lit
| erary works. Many people will be highly in
t"resteu in Stuart C-aCumberiaRd's "a
| Thought Readers Experiences" discus
| sion OF topic Just now one OF the nine days
wonders OF the age. K. Il. Pelton. publisher.
| % Bond street, New YORK.
Babyland for March, with its charming
| Illustrations, cannot fail to find favor with
the little folks. ID. Lothrop Il Co., Boston.
Our Little Men and Women for March has
a very interesting table of contents. Much
taste is displayed in both the matter and
| the illustrations. D. Lothrop & Co, Boston.
st. Nicholas for March is delightful num-
Der. with long list OF short stories, every one
of which is bound to please somebody, and all
| of which ought to please everybody.
| It opens with charming frontlspiece illus
| tration, by Birch. to (. =. Brooks seventh
| Historic Girl" Jacquellne of Holland" and
| not one of her six predecessors beats the
| Dutch girl in interest or her0ism. Then
| follow the story OF a story writer, 1.-The boy
| no d of Thomas Bailey Aldrich." by william
| II. Riueirg, and one or Adrlch's finest poems,
"The Piscataqus River" d. Ii. Tribon re-
| lates how a sailor lad slid down hill in Ma
| deira, where they never have ice or snow
| Alice Wellington Rollins tells how Tommy
| interviews peacock feather" in which the
| feather seems to have the weight of the argu-
ment. Some new light is thrown by william
| F.Carne on hat much studied subject, the
| bOyhoQd of Washington; while Paul and
| Nicola in Alaska" is a Characteristic story OF
| "a comparatively unknown phase OF American
| life. The Century Company, Union square
| New ork.
The Sanitarium for February has for its
leading article 1.-The Progress of Sanitato on,
| as shown by its lIfe-saving results In England
during the reign Of Queen VIctoria."' An
other in resting article Is "Health IN Dwell
| ing Houses" The Editors table contains
many valuable suggestions. ll3 Fulton street,